Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg vs Desogestrel
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Desogestrel was dispensed 1.5× as often as Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg in March 2026 — 240,567 items versus 160,183 in England.
160,183items
Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
240,567items
Desogestrel · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg versus Desogestrel: national items dispensed by month
▬ Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg · ╌ Desogestrel
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg | Desogestrel |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 160,183 | 240,567 |
| Items, last 12 months | 2,049,515 | 3,007,482 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £1,140,630 | £1,095,895 |
See the full profile for Combined ethinylestradiol 30mcg or Desogestrel.